White Chocolate Coconut Toffee Cookies. The name pretty much says it all… YUM!
When I was a child I really didn’t like coconut, I didn’t like the rich flavor, the texture, whatever it was you just couldn’t convince me. Fast forward to my late 20’s and I started to like it, fast forward to now and I can’t imagine a world without it.
My mom has always been obsessed with coconut. In fact she always jokes that she craved coconut all the time while she was pregnant with me. To this day the obsession is going strong, she even gets coconut flavoring added to her iced coffee, ewww, I cant handle that one. But in desserts bring it on or in this case a cookie and I’ll take a dozen. Don’t judge, it’s Friday which is as good a reason as any to eat a dozen cookies 😉 .
I had a different post planned for this week but decided to pull this one ahead probably because I started to crave these and didn’t have any in the house so might as well gush about them and look at pretty pics of them.
Why I’m Obsessed and You Will Be To:
- Coconut – Sweet, flaky, flavorful with a hint of the tropics.
- White Chocolate – sweet, creamy and melt in your mouth richness.
- Toffee – Buttery, sweet and the right balance of something extra to the mix.
- Cookie – A wonderful cookie base that bakes up with crispy edges and a slightly chewy center.
For the topping I drizzled each cookie with extra white chocolate and then sprinkled on toasted coconut and toffee bits. It’s worth the extra time and effort and I almost want to say dont even think about leaving this part out. However, I also know these cookies are awesome even without the garnish because I ate about 4 before garnishing them lol. So garnish or no garnish make these cookies!
Enjoy!
Stacey
Other coconut recipes you may like:
Coconut Cream Tart with Raspberry Whip
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White Chocolate Coconut Toffee Cookies
Ingredients
- COOKIES:
- 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup white chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup flaked unsweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup toffee bits
- GARNISH optional:
- 1 cup white chocolate melted
- 1/2 cup toasted coconut
- 1/2 cup toffee bits
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line 2 cookies sheets with parchment paper, set aside.
- In a large bowl add the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
- In the bowl of a mixer cream the butter until light and pale.
- Add in the sugars and continue mixing, about 1 minute.
- Add the egg and vanilla. Mix well to combine.
- Slowly add in the flour mixture with mixer on low until all incorporated.
- Bring mixer to medium speed and mix 30 seconds until dough forms.
- By hand mix in the white chocolate chips, coconut and toffee*.
- Using 1 1/2 inch cookie scoop, scoop out each cookie and place on tray 2 inches apart.
- Roll each scooped cookie into a ball, this helps achieve a uniform shape and size.
- Bake 11-12 minutes or until crackled and golden brown.
- Repeat with remaining batter.
- Cool completely.
- GARNISH:
- Drizzle one cookie at a time with white chocolate and sprinkle on the coconut and toffee. Let rest until white chocolate is set.
- If toasting your own coconut - preheat oven to 350 degrees, spread on parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 1-2 minutes, don't forget about it, it burns fast.
Notes
Since summer decided to return I keep this one for colder days ! Thank you so much !
Great plan! You are so welcome. Take care!
These are some amazing looking cookies, Stacey! I’m all about the coconut too – especially when it’s mixed with toffee!! Happy to see you back in action my friend!
Hi Katherine! Thank you, its a tasty combo. Glad to be back. 🙂 Take care.
The perfect flavor combination! I’ll take a stack please!
Hi Annie! Thank you, a stack is the perfect serving 😉 . Take care.
I love coconut – not in my coffee, but in all baked goods! These cookies look so scrumptious!
Hi Kathy! lol no never in coffee, agreed. So glad you like the cookies 🙂 . Take care.
This recipe is awesome! Whenever I make these cookies, I always get rave reviews. I did find that I have to add an extra 1/4 cup of flour to prevent them from spreading too much when I bake them, but I do live in a humid climate so that could be why. I also like to toast my coconut before mixing it in to the dough. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe!
Hi Kim! Thank you for letting me know. I am so happy to hear that you love this recipe as much as I do. And thanks for the tip on the flour and the coconut 🙂 Take care.